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Double Bass Bass Wheels: Yes or no?

#21
This is not meant to move away from the buggy portion of the thread, but I'd be interested in how others using endpin wheels handle their bass.

I typically use the overhand grab to carry my bass (right hand over bass to mid-point handle on the side of the case, left hand over shoulder to lower front handle)... when I wheel, I

- set wheel so it is exactly parallel to the front and back of the bass, locked to stay that way

- hold bass by right hand over bass shoulder to mid-point side handle, neck over my right shoulder

- keep bass at about 45 degree angle in front of me

- steer by leaning bass right or left, and yes, sometimes I have to back up and re-aim, but I am usually a very good parallel parker ;)

Anyone using an endpin wheel do anything different?
 
#23
RCWilliams said:
some people have a bit of trouble adjusting to the dblBass Buggie...because their experience with a bass wheel requires them to maintain a firm two handed grip on their bass...
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I've never felt the need to hold the bass two-handed when it's on the wheel. This is with two different basses in two different cases (I'm a poet.....:rolleyes: ).

Bob Gollihur said:
This is not meant to move away from the buggy portion of the thread, but I'd be interested in how others using endpin wheels handle their bass.

I typically use the overhand grab to carry my bass (right hand over bass to mid-point handle on the side of the case, left hand over shoulder to lower front handle)... when I wheel, I

- set wheel so it is exactly parallel to the front and back of the bass, locked to stay that way
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Check...

Bob Gollihur said:
- hold bass by right hand over bass shoulder to mid-point side handle, neck over my right shoulder
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I put it over my left shoulder, with the top of the bass facing inwards. my left hand goes around the bass and holds the handle on the left shoulder of the case. I can lift it over potholes or kerbs with the help of my hip. My right hand is then free to open doors, juggle with keys or pull my AI cab, amp, stool, music stand and music bag on a hand cart.

Bob Gollihur said:
- keep bass at about 45 degree angle in front of me

- steer by leaning bass right or left...
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I've found it very easy to steer - and if necessary the bass can be easily lifted to maneuver through a doorway, for instance.

Andy
 
#24
.matthew e wengerd. said:
My Wheel's at a 45* angle so that the bass is leading by the bass lower bout and I grab the bridge handle. This way, I can hug the bass and have optimal control through doorways.
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Control through doorways?!? Wouldn't that violate the Prime Directive that requires bassists to hit a door edge at least once of every three times through a doorway?
 
#25
I'm in the market for a new wheel because I haven't been too fond of the Kolstein wheel that I've been using lately. Wheeling it with one arm is quite difficult making it nearly impossible to carry a stool as well. With the double bass buggy, is this the case or is it easier to maneuver with one hand? Also, how is this with an endpin wheel, easy to use with one hand?
 
#27
Masters2010 said:
I'm in the market for a new wheel because I haven't been too fond of the Kolstein wheel that I've been using lately. Wheeling it with one arm is quite difficult making it nearly impossible to carry a stool as well.
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I have no trouble maneuvering my bass one handed with the Kolstein Stroller. Attach a strap to a ring on the upper C bout area of your bag and hold it with your right hand. It's easy to control the bass this way. Your left hand is free. I've gone many blocks like this, sometimes pulling an amp on a two wheeler with my left hand.
 
#29
Masters2010 said:
Can you explain this further, I don't quite understanding what you're doing with the strap
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Assuming you are right handed, lean the bass back onto the wheels, put the neck of the instrument in the crook of your right arm to support its weight, and grab hold of the strap with your right hand. That stabilizes the bass as you walk with it and gives you control. You won't need your left hand on the bass.
 

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